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X-Shooter GTO: chemical analysis of a sample of EMP candidates⋆

Authors :
Caffau, E.
Bonifacio, P.
François, P.
Spite, M.
Spite, F.
Zaggia, S.
Ludwig, H.-G.
Monaco, L.
Sbordone, L.
Cayrel, R.
Hammer, F.
Randich, S.
Hill, V.
Molaro, P.
Source :
Astronomy and Astrophysics; October 2011, Vol. 534 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Context.Extremely metal-poor stars (EMP) are very rare objects that hold in their atmospheres the fossil record of the chemical composition of the early phases of Galactic evolution. Finding these objects and determining their chemical composition provides important constraints on these early phases.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00046361 and 14320746
Volume :
534
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs25825848
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201117530